EXECUTIVE SERVICES – The NW CSC provides guidance and support for climate-related activities through coordination and engagement with relevant stakeholders. The NW CSC's Executive Stakeholder Advisory Committee is comprised of representatives from local, state and federal agencies, Landscape Cooperatives and tribes who convene regularly to discuss developments and prioritize science needs.

SCIENCE SERVICES – The NW CSC works to identify and address the current and future climate science needs of managers and decision-makers in the Northwest. A Science Agenda was adopted in January 2012 to identify annual and long-term research priorities.

DATA SERVICES – The NW CSC collects and secures climate data while providing timely access, analytical functions, and interpretive services. The NW CSC works with partners to organize, store and make accessible the rapidly increasing volumes of data relevant to NW climate scientists and natural and cultural resource managers.

COMMUNICATION SERVICES – The NW CSC promotes the exchange of information among regional stakeholders and works to raise awareness of climate issues in the Northwest. Its Communication Strategy, adopted in March 2013, describes the intended audiences and best approaches to reach them effectively.

EDUCATION and TRAINING SERVICES – The NW CSC supports broad participation in climate science and the education of diverse young scientists through graduate fellowships and training including during an annual weeklong professional development retreat know as Climate Bootcamp.